Licensed Barber

Hair Cuttery Family of Brands•Chicago, IL
•$45 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

Hair Cuttery is hiring licensed barbers to provide hair and grooming services in high-traffic salons. The company supplies the chair, guests, marketing, and technology, while barbers focus on services and building guest loyalty. Compensation is performance-based and may include service and retail commissions and tips. Top earners working 30 or more hours with strong guest loyalty receive an average of $45 to $88 or more per hour, plus tips; earnings of $100,000 or more per year are described as possible. Barbers may earn up to 75% commission and advance through an eight-level career ladder and 12 price levels as demand grows. The role offers walk-in guests, flexible scheduling, paid time off or vacation pay, advanced education, and access to industry educators. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k), and recognition and rewards. Hair Cuttery Family of Brands operates more than 500 salons and has openings in Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Applicants must have a valid state-specific barber or cosmetologist license and authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable. Candidates should be skilled in cuts, fades, color, and consultation. Night, weekend, and holiday availability is associated with peak earning potential. A book of clients is a bonus, and the company says it will help barbers grow their clientele.

Requirements

  • Valid state-specific barber or cosmetologist license.
  • Authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
  • Skill in cuts, fades, color, and consultation.
  • Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • An existing book of clients.
  • Night, weekend, and holiday availability for peak earning potential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide barbering and grooming services, including cuts, fades, and color.
  • Consult with guests about their services.
  • Build guest loyalty and grow a clientele.
  • Offer and earn commissions on services and retail products.

Benefits

  • PTO or vacation pay.
  • Free advanced education and mastery classes.
  • Training access to industry icons.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Disability insurance.
  • 401(k).
  • Recognition and rewards, including BEST rewards and annual celebrations.
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